One of the Best Sights and Sounds of the Year

Photo of Ground Near Hay Storage Last Fall (2022)

The sight and sound of the rain this week brought a gift to all, especially those in agriculture-related professions. Only the God of heaven provided such an essential resource.

In Job, the earliest written book in the Old Testament, Eliphaz, one of Job’s friends, who spoke first of his observations of God – since he spoke first he likely was the eldest. In Job 5:10, Eliphaz stated: He gives rain on the earth and sends waters on the fields.  Glory to God, haven’t we experienced that this week!

Then later in the book of Job, a younger man emerged; Chapter 32 stated, “Now because they (the three older men) were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job.” As Elihu eloquently spoke of God’s power, goodness, and majesty, Job 37:6 recorded these words of his, For He says to the snow, “Fall on the earth”; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.” Both the sounds of gentle and heavy rain these last few days rendered the beautiful resonance of a skillful orchestral performance to the ears of drought-parched Oklahomans.

Photo taken during the rain on April 25, 2023 
The first puddle seen on the farm in a while.

Occurrences in nature always speak of God, His character, His work in our world and in our lives. The ancient prophet, Hosea, received this command from the Lord God who created heaven and earth. Here is a reading of Hosea 10:12:

Sow for yourselves righteousness;

Reap in mercy;

Break up your fallow ground,

For it is time to seek the Lord,

Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.

        Just as God has graciously sent rain for pastures, crops, lakes, and ponds, He desires to send righteousness on our communities, state, and nation. May we who have committed our lives to live for Him, following our repentance and accepting His gift of salvation, seek the Lord and His righteousness as recorded in His Word. It sounds simplistic, but requires moment by moment dedication to Trust the Lord with all one’s heart and Obey His Word. The result of  sowing these godly actions will be His showers of righteousness which yield the transformation of individuals, families, and communities.